What do we know about psychological, relationship and family functioning of homosexuals

Psych: no difference besides challenges facing discrimination
Relationships: greater satisfaction, more likely to end relationships
Families: less likely to have children, but children turn out no different

Key differences in sexuality

Women: more selective, more aroused by touch, more likely to engage in bisexuality
Men: aroused by what they see, think about sex more, less fidelity

Differentiate fetishes and paraphilias

Fetish: object or activity that arouses sexual desire
Paraphilia: when fetishes are too extreme and become disorders by being harmful

What factors influence attraction

Proximity, reciprocity, physical health, similarity

What are the two models of close relationships

Social exchange theory: success of relationship a function of felt equity
Investment model: commitment to partener and investment in relationship. Lack of attractive alternatives